JAY-Z is the stage name used by Shawn Corey Carter, who is a rapper and entrepreneur. JAY-Z was born on Dec. 4, 1969. He's one of the best-selling musicians of all times and has won 21 Grammy Awards for his work. He’s known for albums like The Blueprint, The Black Album, and his most recent, 4:44. As an artist, he holds the records for the most number one albums by a solo artist on the US Billboard 200 and four number ones on the Billboard Hot 100. As of 2017, he was the second-richest hip hop artist in the United States. Aside from music, he owns the 40/40 Club sports bar in New York and is the co-creator of the clothing line Rocawear. He is the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella and the founder of the entertainment company Roc Nation. He’s also a certified NBA and MLB sports agent. JAY-Z got married to singer Beyonce in 2008. ﻿

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